Political Theory

Re: Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

Libertyandlife — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:28:45 GMT

Not to be picky, I'm just poor, any books that I can replace Rothbard's For A New Liberty as deontological? I'm listening to the audio book, but audio books and pdf books don't go through me as an actual book does, and For A New Liberty is 30 bucks on this site.

EDIT: Nevermind, thanks for information.

EDIT 2: What about The Market for Liberty by Linda and Morris Tannehill?? What would that fit into also? I'm assuming deontological.

Re: Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

liberty student — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:44:54 GMT

I'll second third Friedman and de Jasay.

Re: Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

Graham Wright — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:38:23 GMT

Libertyandlife:

I'm thinking Rothbard's For a New Liberty for deontological libertarianism, though I have already read most of it, and want to read something else of his concerning too.

Also I was thinking of comparing it with David Friedman's The Machinery of Freedom for

consequentialist libertarianism, though I'd love to hear of a nice alternative.

Do you think this would be adequate for comparison?

These two books would be perfect for a comparison of the two different approaches. Go for it.

Re: Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

Angurse — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:59:02 GMT

Friedman is good, also look up Peter Leeson and Anthony de Jasay.

Re: Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

twistedbydsign99 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:55:00 GMT

Libertyandlife:

I am sure there has been threads, and probably even post wars on these two topics. I personally tend to agree with both, seeing them as compatible. Due to my lack of monetary funds, and lack of time, my question is, what would be two good books describing either approaches. Also, any good comparisons around the web?

I'm thinking Rothbard's For a New Liberty for deontological libertarianism, though I have already read most of it, and want to read something else of his concerning too.

Also I was thinking of comparing it with David Friedman's The Machinery of Freedom for

consequentialist libertarianism, though I'd love to hear of a nice alternative.

Do you think this would be adequate for comparison?

As a side note, I'm more in favor of anarchy then minarchy, so preferably anarchy oriented.

Try this on for size, its not a book.

http://praxeology.net/whyjust.htm

Re: Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

Andrew Cain — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:48:30 GMT

Well I think Roderick Long's seminar on the ethics of liberty would be a good source. They can be found here.

Deontological and Consequentialist libertarianism

Libertyandlife — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:40:22 GMT

I am sure there has been threads, and probably even post wars on these two topics. I personally tend to agree with both, seeing them as compatible. Due to my lack of monetary funds, and lack of time, my question is, what would be two good books describing either approaches. Also, any good comparisons around the web?

I'm thinking Rothbard's For a New Liberty for deontological libertarianism, though I have already read most of it, and want to read something else of his concerning too.

Also I was thinking of comparing it with David Friedman's The Machinery of Freedom for

consequentialist libertarianism, though I'd love to hear of a nice alternative.

Do you think this would be adequate for comparison?

As a side note, I'm more in favor of anarchy then minarchy, so preferably anarchy oriented.